Internship Opportunities

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Carolina Tiger Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit wildlife sanctuary whose mission is saving and protecting wild cats in captivity and in the wild.

Internships are an integral part of educating students and other pre-professionals about the issues facing wild cats, both in captivity and in the wild. Interns at Carolina Tiger Rescue will be exposed to daily animal care, join weekly meetings to discuss various topics, and attend weekly lectures to expand their knowledge base. By the end of their time at Carolina Tiger, interns will not only have gained experience in caring for animals, they will also be in a position to discuss issues ranging from animals in entertainment, basic vet care, and the pitfalls of private ownership.

Due to the intensity of the program, interns must be able to work from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, for the entire twelve-week session. Unfortunately, at this time Carolina Tiger Rescue is unable to offer a stipend or on-site housing.

During their time at Carolina Tiger Rescue, interns will learn:

Proper and safe feeding and watering

Grounds maintenance

Enclosure cleaning

Animal enrichment

Medication preparation and delivery

Animal observation and record keeping

Some of the topics that will be covered in weekly talks and lectures include:

Natural history of the species

The use of wild animals in entertainment

Basic veterinary care

Enrichment for exotic animals

Vetting animal facilities

Veterinary care of exotic animals

We are ready to begin accepting applications for our 2019 Summer Animal Care Internship Program! Please fill out the form below and follow the instructions emailed to you upon submission.